How to store dried mushrooms - photo
If the summer turned out to be successful, and in the forest appeareda lot of mushrooms, then it's worth to go hunting immediately, because fragrant mushrooms will be able to please you not only now, but also in winter. In addition to the delicious taste, mushrooms have amazingly balanced compositions, are able to give to a person all those substances that his body needs, they are fully absorbed, are a low-calorie and dietary product. Today we will talk about how to store dried mushrooms properly, and then use them properly.
How to cook mushrooms for the winter
Traditional ways to preserve mushrooms for the winterare salting and pickling. In these ways, you can find several shortcomings. Firstly, not any mushroom can be salted, secondly, the mushroom smell and taste completely disappear, the quantity of trace elements and nutrients decreases, and finally, the trouble with preparing brines and marinades, sterilization of the cans is quite a lot. Drying is the most ancient and reliable method of storage. Useful substances are stored almost completely, no special costs are needed, besides the finished product is lightweight and can be stored almost anywhere (unlike bulky cans).
Drying is suitable tubular (white, boletus,mosses), plate mushrooms (honey agarics, champignons), chanterelles, turtles and many others. The easiest way to dry - in the open air under the sun, lasts about a week. The process will go faster in a Russian stove or oven. The main thing is not to overdo the product, so that it does not lose useful properties, and do not leave it moist, otherwise the fungi will rot. If the fungus is dry, light, bends, breaks with effort, then it is dried qualitatively.
How to store dried mushrooms in winter
If you managed to dry the mushrooms correctly,it is important to keep them well until the cold. First, decide on what room you will keep mushrooms. Remember that raw rooms are not suitable for this - a dried mushroom will immediately absorb moisture and begin to deteriorate. Just as easily they absorb foreign odors. It is better if the place is well ventilated. Often, the hats and legs are threaded on a stiff string, and such a garland is suspended to the ceiling, where it takes a little space and is easily blown.
Another option is to sew canvas or gauzeSacks with ties, in extreme cases you can use paper bags. Many like glass jars with sealed lids. Before using them, it is necessary to sterilize and "clean" the air qualitatively: give a small amount of alcohol to burn inside the jar, then quickly screw up the lid. Even if the fungi have not dried out sufficiently, they will not deteriorate with this method of storage. If you have not treated the cans properly, microorganisms will be found in the mushrooms.
Many housewives care about the question: how much can you store dried mushrooms? If you did everything correctly and observed the storage conditions, the mushrooms are not damp, not covered with mold and are not damaged by insects, then for several years you can enjoy the mushroom taste and aroma. Further the product will gradually lose flavor, but it can still be used for food. For example, with a conventional coffee grinder, cook the mushroom powder. It will be an excellent base for seasonings and sauces, an addition to meat and vegetables.
How to use dried mushrooms
There are no special wisdoms here, most importantly,get rid of the adhered dust. Before cooking, mushrooms are soaked in water, soup is cooked from it. Instead of water, you can take milk or a mixture of milk and water.
